The author discusses the difference between the symptoms of ADHD and impairments in the context of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-4th edition and previous editions.

This article dispels seven myths about ADHD, such as ADHD is not a real disorder, it’s the result of poor parenting, or ADHD is overdiagnosed.

This article focuses on several misconceptions that affect the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD in minority students. Suggestions for parents and clinicians are provided.

A group of African American clinicians review a study that specifically addresses ADHD and race issues and the opinions of consumers of color. The clinicians find a greater need for research on the impact of an ADHD diagnosis across ethnic and racial lines.